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100
Who wrote Jane Eyre?
a) Charlotte Brontë
b) Emily Brontë
c) Anne Brontë
Charlotte Brontë
100
This traditional Scottish dish consists of minced meat, oats, onions, and spices, often served with mashed potatoes and turnips.
a) haggis
b) baggis
c) maggis
a) haggis
100
A British tradition involves people racing while flipping this breakfast item in a frying pan.
a) A pancake
b) A waffle
c) A fried egg
A) A pancake
100
This British rock band, formed in the 1970s, is known for hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You."
Queen
100
In which British country / nation can you visit the town with the longest name in Europe?
In Wales
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
200
Who wrote 1984 and Animal Farm?
George Orwell
200
Which of these dishes is not British?
a) Stuffed turkey with mashed potatoes
b) Chicken Tikka Masala
c) Roast beef
a) a) Stuffed turkey with mashed potatoes
200
What do people roll and chase down a hill in Cooper's Hill?
A wheel of cheese
200
This classic American sitcom, set in the 1990s, starred six friends living in New York City and became a cultural phenomenon.
Friends
200
What is the "first name" of the Scottish mythical creature which is often depicted as a sea serpent, and which is said to inhabit the waters of Loch Ness.
Nessie
300
How many times had Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone been rejected before publishers accepted it?
a) 11
b) 12
c) 10
b) 12
300
Christmas puddings do NOT contain:
a) Suet
b) Breadcrumbs
c) Dates
c) Dates
*Raisins and sultanas are the most commonly used dried fruits in them.
300
In this country, people celebrate a tradition where they dress up as Santa Claus and participate in a running race.
a) Australia
b) New Zealand
c) US
d) South Africa
a) Australia
300
What's the name of the UK's Prime Minister?
Rishi Sunak
300
Which of these dog breeds is not British?
a) Corgi
b) Beagle
c) Labrador
c) Labrador
400
What's the name of the play The Lion King is based on? Its author is Shakespeare.
Hamlet
400
Name 3 British desserts / sweet food.
Examples:
scones, Christmas Pudding, trifle, butter shortbreads, carrot cake (disputed), banoffee cake, custard tart, marmalade...
400
Which of these choices would be regarded as 'low class' in the English tea ritual?
a) Little sugar + milk after tea
b) A lot of sugar + milk before tea
c) A lot of sugar + milk after tea
b) A lot of sugar + milk before tea
400
This American animated TV series, known for its satirical take on society and politics, has been running since 1989.
The Simpsons
400
Which was the most popular girl name in the UK in 2023?
a) Olivia
b) Ava
c) Jessica
a) Olivia
500
What was the pen name the author Mary Ann Evans was known by?
George Eliot
500
Mention 4 ingredients you usually find in a typical English breakfast
Eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, blood pudding, toast / fried bread / hash browns
500
In Wales, during Christmas, people carry a decorated horse skull and try to enter homes to sing and rhyme. What is the name of this tradition?
a) Mary Ilwuyd
b) Mari Llandudno
c) Mari Lwyd
c) Mari Lwyd
500
This Irish mythical creature is said to bring good luck and is often depicted as a small, bearded man wearing a green coat and hat.
Leprechaun
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500
Which was the most popular boy name in the UK in 2023?
Muhammad